Transportation Engineer 9-12 (Assistant Construction Engineer) - Marshall TSC

Southern Arkansas University; Marshall, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A state transportation department is seeking a motivated Transportation Engineer to assist in managing various construction projects. The role offers practical field experience with the opportunity to contribute to significant infrastructure improvements. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor of Science in engineering, demonstrate problem-solving skills, and enjoy teamwork. This position offers a chance to work on modernizing key roadways and interchanges, ensuring safety and mobility in the community.

Qualifications

• Possession of a bachelor of science degree in engineering.
• Candidates soon to graduate by December 31, 2025, may also apply.
• Substitution of a professional engineer license for 6 months experience allowed.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing construction projects.
• Participate in local agency project inspections.
• Draft and review engineering justifications.
• Attending local agency project grade inspection and pre‑construction meetings, assisting in awarding projects, providing technical assistance and support to local agencies and their construction consultants, reviewing change orders and recommendations, conducting project reviews and ensuring timely closeout of the projects in assigned jurisdiction.
• Performing field reviews on active TSC local agency projects for certification acceptance.

Skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Field observation

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in engineering

Degree by December 31, 2025

Job description

Transportation Engineer 9‑12 (Assistant Construction Engineer) - Marshall TSC

Do you enjoy hands‑on problem solving, teamwork and seeing your efforts make a real impact across Michigan’s transportation network? At the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), we’re looking for a motivated professional to join our Marshall Transportation Service Center (TSC) as an assistant construction engineer. This position offers the opportunity to work on a variety of challenging and meaningful construction and infrastructure projects that improve safety, mobility and quality of life for Michigan’s communities. You’ll have the chance to combine technical design and project coordination with firsthand construction observation and fieldwork, giving you a well‑rounded foundation in transportation engineering.

You’ll be joining the team leading the Marshall Modernization Project, a once‑in‑a‑lifetime effort to modernize the roadways and interchanges around Marshall and Emmett Township. As MDOT’s first progressive design‑build project, this large‑scale initiative is setting new standards for collaboration, innovation and efficiency in transportation construction. It’s a unique opportunity to gain hands‑on experience with cutting‑edge project delivery methods while contributing to one of the most significant infrastructure investments in Michigan’s history.

The Marshall TSC is known for its positive, collaborative culture where mentorship and professional development are at the heart of what we do. You’ll work alongside experienced engineers and technicians who are passionate about sharing their knowledge, guiding early‑career professionals and supporting one another’s success. Through practical field experience, involvement with complex projects and a variety of learning opportunities, you’ll gain valuable skills that will serve you throughout your career.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the TSC construction engineer and unit in the management of construction projects. This duty requires possession of a valid driver’s license to perform field work and reviews.
• Assisting with managing the TSC local agency construction program. This duty also requires possession of a valid driver’s license to perform field work and reviews.
• Drafting and reviewing engineering justifications for contract documents, work orders, contract modifications and contractor performance reviews, and issuing instructions to contractors.
• Attending local agency project grade inspection and pre‑construction meetings, assisting in awarding projects, providing technical assistance and support to local agencies and their construction consultants, reviewing change orders and recommendations, conducting project reviews and ensuring timely closeout of the projects in assigned jurisdiction.
• Performing field reviews on active TSC local agency projects for certification acceptance.

Begin your journey with MDOT today!

Salary

The list above reflects a range that spans from the entry level (9) through the advanced (12) level. Based on education and experience, candidates will be reviewed to determine the grade level of qualification.

Required Education and Experience

Education

• Possession of a bachelor of science degree in engineering.
• We may consider applicants who will obtain a bachelor’s degree by December 31, 2025.

Experience

• Transportation Engineer 9 – No specific type or amount is required.
• Transportation Engineer 10 – One year of professional engineering experience involved in transportation systems and programs equivalent to Transportation Engineer 9.
• Transportation Engineer P11 – Two years of professional engineering experience involved in transportation systems and programs equivalent to a Transportation Engineer, including one year equivalent to a Transportation Engineer 10.
• Transportation Engineer 12 – Three years of professional engineering experience involved in transportation systems and programs equivalent to a Transportation Engineer, including one year equivalent to Transportation Engineer P11.

Alternate Education and Experience

Possession of a registered professional engineer license as required by the State of Michigan may be substituted for 6 months of experience at the Transportation Engineer 9‑12 levels. This substitution may only be used once for any employee for qualification of appointment or early reclassification.

Additional Requirements and Information

MDOT does not participate in E‑Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.

All newly hired state employees are required to submit and pass a pre‑employment drug test and physical (if applicable) prior to their actual appointment. Criminal and driving records will also be checked if applicable. Any position offer will be conditional until results of the drug test, physical, criminal background, and driving records indicate eligibility for employment.

The department reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

Your application does not guarantee that you will be contacted for further consideration. Only applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process, including, but not limited to, responses to application questions and responses to interview questions or exercises.

If you have questions related to this posting, please contact Camryn Nauta at nautac@ Michigan.gov.

Accommodations

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator (Download PDF reader) for the agency that posted this position vacancy.